Hello Storyteller Podcast

Hey Friends Well, summer's over.  Time to get back into the regular work schedule.  Which means more episodes coming! But we also want to talk about the dos and don't of being OR having a second shooter at a wedding.  Are you the primary and want a secondary?  Or are you looking to get into more weddings and being the secondary.  Well here's what you need to do, not do, and keep an eye out for with plenty of experiential examples. Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends! If you're not over on the Facebook Group, why not?  Every Tuesday we take questions from the community and give out real answers from our pros.  Questions from you.  Answers from us!  This time, we thought we would ready a few of those answers for the show.  So buckle in.  We're about to drop the knowledge. Here's your link to the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/160841264572540 Bye!

Hey Friends! Whoa!  This is it!  The 100th episode of Hello Storyteller.  Wow.  Who would have thought we could make it this far?!? Amazing. We've alluded to it before, but this week we're going to give you the origin story for Hello Storyteller.  The whole thing.  From the Academy to the podcast to the people that make it all happen.   Thank you to our admins, our editors, our pros and creatives, and everyone else that makes this happen.  And especially our audience.  Thank you!

Hey Friends Passionate subject today.  As some of you may be aware, there are things that happen at weddings that really light your fuse.  But for the rest, here is a brief list on the things that can really ruin a wedding whether it's from a guest or a vendor.  So take this episode, this list, and this opportunity to talk with the wedding party, planner, or couple, and make sure that they know what you nbeed, what you're doing, and maybe nip a few problems in the bud. Bye Friends!

Hey Hey Hey it's time to talk about getting organized.  REEL organized.  Get it?  Yeah.  We're cool.  We're talking about memory card organization, Reel organization, instagram, and even touch on a little making money.  So check it out. Plus, we want to plug this handy dandy little device again because it is so great. The Hot Shoe Phone Tripod.  https://amzn.to/3btuPvh Thanks friends!  BYE!

Hey Friends This week it's all about summer.  Summer and then kids.  Summer, and the kids, and capturing those moments.  They're getting older.  Maybe wiser.  Definitely more annoying... kidding.  But you don't want to be stuck wishing you could capture more of those moments.  Get them now.  We reflect on what it's been like with the kids growing into their tween/adolescent years.  And how even we turn to the academy for tips and tricks about capturing summer in these awkward growing years. Be sure to check out the Capturing Adolescence course: https://hellostoryteller.com/product/capturing-adolescence/ over on the HS Website.  And it's time for Summer Bingo.  Head over to https://hellostoryteller.com/summer-blackout-bingo-contest/ for more information on rules on how to play. Have Fun and Welcome to Summer, Friends!

Hey Hey Friends Today we want to talk about Hello Storyteller Memberships and why you might want to consider getting one.  What is a membership?  What does it include?  Well... definitely listen to the episode and get the FULL details.  But here's a quick run down: 25% off all workshops and full elective courses 24 hour early access Direct Perks from Mentors, Pros, and Artists Big Tog / Little Tog Partner Program (WHAT?!?!) AND SO MUCH MORE!!! This deal is way too good so get in quickly! Bye Friends

Hey Friends Today we're going to talk more about getting that business going.  Welcome to part 3 of our passion to Profit series.  We want to talk more about the behind the camera stuff like finding the ideal client (and what that means) and customer relationship management (CRM) software. Then, we got a request to talk a little more about some of the other things you can do to make money like corporate gigs, school sessions, and even photo booths. Here's a link to the management software that we use for our own businesses as well as what the Hello Storyteller Academy runs on.  HIGHLY recommended. https://www.trysproutstudio.com/melissaortendahl Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends! It's that time again.  Rolling in to summer.  On the horizon we see family get togethers, trips, time outside, children.... so many things to bring the camera out for.  So we felt it's time to talk about some of the summer courses we have out AND a whole mess of courses that are coming over at the Hello Storyteller Academy!  Check 'em out! Currently Available Art of Location - (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-art-of-location-how-to-maximize-the-space-youre-in-with-melissa-ortendahl/) Photographer Checklist - (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-photographers-checklist-with-stephanie-schweitzer/) The Art of Underwater - (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-art-of-underwater-photography-with-erica-williams/) HS Kids - (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/hs-kids-4-week-photography-workshop/) Coming Soon 2022 Summer Collab Course - (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-summer-collab-2022/) Tween Collab (June 6th Presale) Watch Us Edit 4 (Coming Soon) Social Media Course New Family Photography - Melissa And be on the lookout for Sales and Bundles a Plenty! Make sure you sign up for the newsletter for all the info on specials and when these exciting new programs become available. Bye Friends!

Hey Friends! Today we really REALLY want to talk to you about the Hello Pro program.  This program really snaps my photos.... closes my aperture... flashes my bulbs? What we're trying to say is it is a great way for all of our listeners who want to take that next step with the Hello Storyteller group.  Becoming a mentor. Be an Artist. A Creative. A Mentor.  A Teacher. We want you to become a bigger part of the community (if you think you're ready for it), so we dive in to some of the steps and benefits of the Hello Pro program.  If you're ready, you can start here: https://hellostoryteller.com/hellocreative Bye Friends!

Hi Friends Sorry for the delay.  Mel finally got her voice back enough to record an episode.  Yay.  Today we're continuing the passion to profit series by talking about money math, customer experiences, and capping off with a list of photo things you can do that aren't just taking pictures of people for weddings or children. Be sure to check out The Legal Paige (https://thelegalpaige.com/) if you need some assistance with contracts, documents, etc.  And then we also talk about an episode we did on stock photography.  You can get that here: Episode 41 (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/etjf4f) Stay tuned for Part 3!

Hey Friends Spring break is winding up and summer is just around the corner.  So we want to just take a moment and catching up with the kids.  How we make money off their bad habits... just kidding... kinda.  How we get past the travel grumpies. Some ideas for photographing them this time of year.  And general parent stuff.  We're putting the mom hats on. Also, listen in for a quick word from our very special guest Skipper! Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends It is with heavy hearts that we announce that this will be the final set of episodes for Hello Storyteller.  We wanted to get the last big message out there so we're doing a series called Passion to Profit that walks through the biggest steps, key points, and takeaways of turning your photography passion into a profitable business, just like we have.   JUST KIDDING! Well, sort of.  We're a little late to the April Fool's Party with some schedule juggling, but rest assured that the podcast is fine.  We're fine.  Everything is fine... here... now... thank you... how are you? So Strap In Friends!  This could be the most important series to listen to about photography. BYE!

Hey Friends! We're on a roll!!! This week we wanted to have a little fun with a This or That style game but rather than just SAYING this or that we're going to try and get the other's this.  Along the way we'll be offering some tips lighting, composition, and all that fun stuff.  So listen in! Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends Quick episode this week.  Spring is (almost) here and we're bringing you some tips, tricks, and tools you can use to get the most from your spring photography. We're talking presets.  We're talking lessons.  We're talking umbrellas.  Even a new course coming in on how to get the best video from your DSLR because video is king (coming soon)! Products mentioned in this episode: Sun Surveyor (https://profilmmakerapps.com/app/sun-surveyor/) Mastering Skin Tones (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-skin-tones-with-laura-froese/) Mastering Greens (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-greens-with-laura-froese/) Good Bye Auto.  Hello Manual (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/good-bye-auto-hello-manual-with-melissa-ortendahl/) Spring Bundle Presets (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/spring-bundle-hello-storyteller-preset-collection-by-megan-boggs/) Spring Bundle Presets: Editing (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/hello-storyteller-preset-collection-spring-editing-add-on-only/) Thanks Friends, BYE!

Hey Friends. Listen in as we talk more about the Creative Getaway.  Very VERY important stuff.  Not just for that desire to travel to exotic locations.  But that's fun too.  But also as a way to fuel the creativity inside.  But there are still ways to get the most out of these getaways that don't come from just jumping right in.  So whether it's pulling the right permits, previewing the location, INSANE weather or something else entirely, we're going to touch on some of the important things to think about in your next creative getaway. Here's that Åirbnb we talked about https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45651412 Here is the dress company that we rented from: Dalliance Bespoke Dress Rentals Bye!

Hey Hey Friends This week we wanted to talk about branding.  What it is.  What it's for.  How to make the most of it.  And why that's important.  Your identity and visibility are very important when it comes to selling your photography or any small business.  It's part of how you can make your self seen and more identifiable.  Also make sure to stop by and check out Launch You Daydream and the courses we offer with them.  They can really help get that web identity JUST right. For an example of branding or if you're interested in the LYD courses, check out the links below.. Thanks Friends! LINKS: https://www.melissaortendahlphotography.com/branding-and-headshots#/ https://hellostoryteller.com/product-tag/launch-your-daydream/

Hey Friends Today we want to talk about changing focus within your business.  We've previously done an episode on pivoting during lockdown and this is a bit of a continuation of that.  But it could also be thought of as growing.  or changing focus.  or pivoting.  You know what we mean. We get to talking about some of the changes that have happened for our individual businesses.  The growth of the Hello Storyteller Academy.  And why it's important if you're kinda having the same thoughts over and over, then maybe you might want to jump in to that pool.  The water might not be as cold as you think. This all got started because of last week's episode with Gina Yeoh.  So if you haven't checked that out: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1ee6vf And here's our previous episode on pivoting: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/euq4o5 Bye Friends!

Hey Friends We're really excited this week to welcome back Gina Yeo.  She is an amazing landscape photographer living in the Canadian Rockies.  What better backdrop is there? She's going to walk us through some fo her history, her tips for getting those amazing landscape manual shots, and then a bit of how you can follow up and learn from her directly.  SO EXCITING! You can find Gina on her website at https://www.ginayeo.com/ or follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ginayeo_photography. Bye Friends!

Hello Friends. We've all been there, right?  Someone has said something about our art or product or person... and maybe it's not all unicorn rainbows... so now what?  Well that's what we wanted to talk about today.  What we do with and about feedback is very important.  Individually, we're all different and will process it how we do, but we wanted to offer a healthy look at where that criticism might be coming from and a few different things that can be done with it. It's not always easy.  But it's something we're going to experience a lot.  Especially as creatives. In other news: We may be in your town or near to it.  So reach out if you want to do a shoot or get creative and we can see if we can make it happen. Bye Friends

Hello Friends! Mel is flying solo today to give you a winter academy update.  We're going to talk about a bunch of courses that can help your photography now, help your business now, and some that are coming down the way.  Thanks for listening! Courses mentioned in this episode: A Year in the Life 365 - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/year-in-the-life-365-with-kristen-ryan/ Project 52 for the Storyteller - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/project-52-for-the-storyteller-with-tandra-hull/ Good-bye Auto. Hello Manual - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/good-bye-auto-hello-manual-with-melissa-ortendahl/ Winter Wonderland - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/winter-wonderland-with-jill-mcmillan/ Pieces of Me - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/pieces-of-me-with-melissa-richard/ Off Camera Flash 101 - Coming March 2022 Off Camera Flash 102 - Coming April 2022 Launch Your Daydream (3 courses) - https://hellostoryteller.com/store/hslaunchyourdaydream/ Mastering Low Light (coming soon) - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-low-light-with-alyssa-ahern/

Hey Friends! This is a weird one.  Why?  Because we recorded this one FACE TO FACE...IN PERSON... TOGETHER... It was so much fun.  Which brings us to the topic at hand: how important it is to have in-person creative get togethers.  When we get together with our fellow creatives, it fosters an energy we can harness to build and influence each other's art.  Talking the same language, offering new tips or tricks, or the ability to jump up and run with an idea, some things just have to be done in person.  So we did.  In Palm Springs. But first, a harrowing story of trying to get out of and then back into some of the admin team's travel destinations. Thanks for listening!

Hey Friends! Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2022? We can.  Boy can we ever.  A lot of great announcements coming in the new year.  Things with the academy.  Things with our own businesses.  Things in person (fingers crossed).  So listen in to hear what's coming new and what to look forward to for 2022. Plus, we really get serious with ways to look at all that luggage that you're carrying with you into the new year.  A new way to look at it.  And maybe a new way to start fresh. Thanks for sticking with us for another year!

Happy Holidays Friends! This is going to be our final episode for the holiday season.  Quick Break but then RIGHT BACK TO IT! After reflecting on this last year, we really want to thank everyone involved with the Hello Storyteller Podcast and The Academy and all of our followers.  Thank you so much! In this episode episode, as we approach the new year, we want to talk about setting goals.  We share our own experiences and tips and tricks on what we do, how we do it, and the risks in taking that step.  Knowing you want to take that step is important.  But so is moving your foot.  So we offer suggestions on how to do that. (Spoiler Alert... Hello Storyteller was once a goal... and look where we are now!) So thank you again.  Please take a moment and like the podcast, rate it, tell a friend, get involved on Instagram.  If you like the words that we're saying, someone else might too! Thanks to our listeners. Thanks to our contributors. Thanks to our producer, Erik. Thanks to you, our friends. And if you want to hear our origin story, Check out Episode 9 (https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/episodes/Episode-9-Tog-Talks--The-Power-of-Power-Partners-etjf3l).

Good Tidings to All! No... that doesn't sounds right. Hey Hey Hey. It's the end of the year.  And though we aren't tax experts by any means, now is the perfect time to take advantage of holiday sales and any tax write-off capabilities they might offer you.  So we're talking about some of must haves and go to equipment for both in and out of the office. Sprout Studio (https://www.TrySproutStudio.com/melissaortendahl) Pivo (http://getpivo.com) DJI Smartphone Holder Blue Tooth Remote Shutter (https://amzn.to/3dQ3i5l) Aftershoot (http://aftershoot.com) Ring Light iPhone 13 (https://www.apple.com/iphone-13/) Cotton Carrier Duel Camera Holder (https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/new-slingbelt-lens-bucket-kickstarter/products/copy-of-new-slingbelt-carrying-system) Cotton Carrier Lens Bucket & Dry Bags (https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/new-slingbelt-lens-bucket-kickstarter/products/lens-bucket) Thanks friends!

Hey Friends! In this episode, we get down to talking about a few of life's great teachings.  Or maybe the lesser teachings.  What's we've learned since owning a dog.  Giving agency to our children.  And how an a meal cost THAT much?!?!?! Oh... that's why. And more! So tune in for some laughs (that definitely don't annoy our producer) on this week's Hello Storyteller. Bye Friends!

Hey Friends! The holidays are just around the corner.  No really.  Look at the date.  They're about to happen. But that's ok.  Because we've got you covered. In this episode we're going to talk holiday traditions, tips for getting those holiday shots, new equipment, and more! Plus, stay tuned for the whole episode because we're talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials at the end. So check it out! We also talk about interviewing our moms in previous episodes.  You can check those out here: Episode 34: Happy Mother's Day - Part 1 - with Megs Mom Debbie (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/etjf4d) Episode 35 - Celebrating Mom's with Mel's Mom | Lauri (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/etjf4u) Thanks!

Hey Friends So... after years of never saying it was going to happen, it did.  We got a dog.  Crazy right? In this episode we talk about how we got there, our history with animals, our current animals, and the kids with animals.  We're taking a break from work and just... enjoying what it's like to be dog parents and cat room mates.  Sit back, relax, and get ready because we couldn't stop laughing.

Hey Friends! As we roll into Fall and Winter, we want to take a moment and let you know some of the great offerings from the Hello Storyteller Academy that you can get right now to help with all your seasonal needs.  Things like getting that perfect food picture, photo flashes, and manual vs auto and several more.  Here's a list of the courses mention in this episode. The Holiday Collab 2021 (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-holiday-collab-2021/) Holly Bays Bundle (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/holly-days-bundle-with-holly-awwad/) Magic of Macros (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/magic-of-macro-with-molly-carstater/) Launch Your Daydream Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 (https://hellostoryteller.com/store/hslaunchyourdaydream/) Pieces of Me (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/pieces-of-me-with-melissa-richard/) Off Camera Flash (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/ocf-201-with-laura-froese/) Good Bye Auto.  Hello Manual. (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/good-bye-auto-hello-manual-with-melissa-ortendahl/) Don't forget that the Facebook HS Group is a wonderful resource and we love showcasing all our members.  Thanks!

Hey Friends! Kid today, AMIRITE? The technology they're growing up with is outstanding.  But where do we draw the line?  And at what age? We want to go over a few different technology options that we use to help limit our children's exposure while also making sure they are safe and getting what they need for school.  Oh Yeah.  School.  SO MUCH SCREEN TIME! What do we do?  We talk about that too. So settle in, parents.  Thanks!

Hey Hey Hey Hello Friends. Today we're going to talk about the best ways to work with children and the tips and tricks that work if you're a parent, if you're the photographer, or if you're both! We're talking food.  We're talking bribes.  We're talking psychological manipulation.  Only in the best way of course. So strap in and get those lenses ready.  We've got a lot to say about this topic. Don't forget to swing by and leave us a review. Thanks!

Hello Friends! This week we're talking wonders of Yosemite.  Seriously.  It's amazing.  If you haven't gone, you absolutely need to.  However, there are a couple things you might want to check first.  Like the park website.  It's going to let you know what areas/roads are closed.  And that will be important.  So listen in. We talk about a very serendipitous moment in the part that was super awesome.  And then the recovery in San Francisco and what it means to fly from the West Coast to the East.  Spoilers: it's rough. Be sure to check out the blog post for tips and tricks for shooting in the park.  Thanks!

Hey Friends We're going to take a bit of a relaxing day today and talk about work / life balance.  Whether you're corporate or self employed, it's important that you're doing what you need to do for you.  Say no to weekend work.  Take a bath.  Put vegetables on your face.  Blame your partner.  Whatever it is, it's important enough to mention so that you don't burn out. Take a break, friends.  Take a looooooong break. Bye!

Hey friends! This week, we want to talk about traveling and photography.  Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, solo or with the family, we have some tips, tricks, and gear that can make or break your photo travel experience. Gear mentioned in this episode: Wandrd Backpacks (https://www.wandrd.com/) Cotton Camera Bag (https://www.cottoncarrier.com/) Go Groove Camera Bag (https://www.gogroove.com/store-bags-cases) Geekoto Tripods (https://www.geekoto.com/tripods) We want to make sure we're giving you the episode and information you want.  So send a message, leave a comment, write a review, yell at us from across a room, whatever you need to do to make sure we're creating the content you're looking for. Thanks!

Hey Hey Hey! This week we're all business. There's a lot packed into this episode so if you're starting to make the move from hobby to pro, you'll want to listen in. We want to talk about some of the big broad concepts here and no doubt expand on them in future episodes.  Things like: finding your clients client management software marketing scheduling social media and more! Mentioned in this episode: Sprout Studio (https://www.TrySproutStudio.com/melissaortendahl) Mentoring with Melissa (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mentoring-melissa-ortendahl/) Watch Us Edit (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/watch-us-edit-volume-3-a-lr-ps-collab/) Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends! This week we want to talk about everything fall. The big "F's".  We're talking Family Fun Times.  We're talking Fall Photos Shots.  And we're talking Food.  We're talking a lot of food.  Front to back. Soups and roasts and bread... Now I'm hungry. Head on over to the Hello Storyteller blog (https://hellostoryteller.com/blog/) to get all the recipes we talk about in this episode. And check out the academy for the Magic of Macro (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/magic-of-macro-with-molly-carstater/) currently in presale or the Autumn Glory (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/autumn-glory-with-holly-awwad/) which will soon be retired. Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends Jessica Byrum joins us today! We're sooooo excited.  We get to talk about starting photography from literally ground zero and being self taught, what it's like to be bringing up a family and postpartum, and what are some of the great things we can accomplish when we simply have time. Stop in during Jessica's business hours and listen as she also talks about getting to say no and other people's expectations. It's a learning, laugh, riot! So what are you waiting for? Don't forget to stop by Jessica's website (https://jbyrumphoto.com/) and make sure to leave a comment for the podcast where ever you listen Thanks Friends!

Hey Friends! We're got a lot today.  We're talking moms.  We're talking school.  We're talking about how we keep it all together (do we?). And we're talking about the Academy and all the current lessons you can take or what new ones are coming down the inter-streams. Or maybe you would like to become a part of the team.  We'd love to have you!  Check out our Hello Pro Creative (https://hellostoryteller.com/hellocreative) section and find out how you can become a mentor, join collaborations, develop a group of your own students, more!  Come tell a story with us. Here is a list of all the tools or classes mentioned in this episode: The Kids Were Here - Christie Cunningham (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-kids-were-here-with-christie-cunningham/) Finding Balance - Laura Froese (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/finding-balance-with-laura-froese/) Looking Up - Kristen Ryan (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/looking-up-with-kristen-ryan/) Setting the Scene - Collaboration (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/setting-the-scene-collab/) Watch Us Edit Vol.3 (Coming soon) Thanks Friends!  See you soon!

Hey Friends! It's time to get an update on our Instagram Reels Challenge.  Haven't started yet? That's ok! You can start at anytime as long as you run for 30 days.  AMAZING! Give our previous episode "Instagram Reels for Reals" a replay to learn more about the challenge. Plus... It's Back To School Time!  Are your kids out of the house yet?  This season always brings the back to school photos, too.  And if you know that the school can't quite get those great photos of your little ones, check out the "Back To School with Melissa Ortendahl" (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/back-to-school-with-melissa-ortendahl/) mini-course in our store. Thanks Friends!  Don't forget to leave a review where ever you get your podcasts!

Hey Friends! This week we're talking about the future!  And by the future we mean the future of video.  And by the... any way.  We're talking about Instagram Reels!  Instagram's answer to TikTok.  So if you're already fully committed to the platform, this is a way o stay WAY ahead and make the platform work for you.  So listen in for tips and tricks on how to make your reels stand out! Music.  Templates.  And More! And don't forget to swing in and leave us a review wherever you're listening to podcasts.  It helps us is more ways than you can think. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: FREE 30 Days of Instagram Reels Download — Homemade Social | Boutique Social Media Marketing Agency DJI Smartphone Holder for Ronin-SC and Ronin-S Gimbals Canva Thanks!

Hello Friends! Summer break is almost over but the best vacations are yet to come.  So we've put together some tips and stories for ways that you can grab those last little bits of summer with your family and really squeeze the most out of them in the most efficient control taking way possible. Long drive? Covered.  Loud hotels? Covered.  Rough sleepers? Put 'em on the couch and more! Drop us a line in the comments section on Instagram or Anchor.fm if we didn't get your question covered and make sure to leave us a review wherever podcasts are! Thanks.

Hi Friends Megs and Mel spend this episode playing a rousing game of "Would You Rather" covering topics family to photography.  Perfect spots?  Shooting with only an iPhone?  Vacation with or (gasp) without your family... find the answers to these and more PLUS a rapid fire bonus round at the end.  Get to know your hosts on this weeks episode of Hello Storyteller. And don't forget to swing by and leave us a review wherever you get podcasts. Thanks!

Hi Friends! We're a week in to summer and boy do we feel it! We're going to run down what summer has been like and what's coming up.  Yes days.  Traveling.  Maybe a little new camera and session talk.  How about Benson and Stabler?  They're Here Too!  We get in to it all so stick around!  Then leave us a comment wherever you get your podcasts or swing by Anchor.fm/hellostoryteller and support the podcast! Thanks Friends.  Enjoy the summer.

Hey Hey Hey! School's out and you want to get those fun summer vacation photos.  But you're not sure what to do.  So we got a few words for you.  The F word, the B word, and the... O word.  Focus, Balance, and Organize.  In this episode, we talk about how to get the most out of your summer fun pics and the courses that can help. First, let's get the kids engaged with the 4 Week Photography Camp and/or the Ultimate Outdoor Summer Challenge. Next, find out how to shoot best in that summer sun.  We talk about your equipment + heat = bad, those great beach/water shots, green grass and skin tones, and working in full sun.  Phew.  We get through a lot.  Don't forget to drop on by and leave a review, support the podcast, or send us a voice message.  If you think there's a course that works that we forgot to mention, leave us a comment! Thanks Friends! Courses Mentioned: https://hellostoryteller.com/product/hs-kids-4-week-photography-workshop/ https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-ultimate-outdoor-summer-challenge-2021-rwmc-collab/ https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-art-of-underwater-photography-with-erica-williams/ https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-greens-with-laura-froese/ https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-skin-tones-with-laura-froese/

Hi Friends! Does your website copy seem stale?  Not holding the attention that you want?  Do you want to change it or better yet, have someone else change it? We have the solution for you! Rachel Greiman from Green Chair Stories sits with us and gives us all the info for freshening up that drab intro or basic bio.  With these tips you'll liven up any wordy part of the website.  Maybe you need just a few pointers for what to show.  We got that too.  And if you don't want to do it yourself, Rachel is giving our listeners a discount with the HELLO15 code. So head on over to Green Chair Stories (https://www.greenchairstories.com/copywriting) and use coupon code HELLO15.  And don't forget to stop by our page on Anchor (http://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/) to leave us a voice message, support the podcast, or you can leave a review wherever you're listening.  They really help. Thanks!

Hello Friends. We wanted to take this episode and just chat about what's coming and going. We got a chance to do some new shots in a wonderful studio in the Boston area called The Newburyport Studio (https://thenbptstudio.com/).  Seriously, not a bad photo can be taken there.  We HIGHLY recommend it. We take a break from our summer plans to talk about... our summer plans.  How about those insta...matic cameras?  They can be a lot of fun.  GoPros might be the way to go.  And all those great family shots that can sometimes be candid.  It's your summer.  Make the most of it.  Enjoy the time.  Because school is starting soon...er or later.  And it will be back to the grind. So moms, dads, kids, and the whole family should be getting out and getting those photos in the sun. Just in time for our Summer Outdoor Challenge! (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-ultimate-outdoor-summer-challenge-2021-rwmc-collab/) That's right... IT'S BACK!!! See you outside!

Hello Friends! We're very excited about this week's episode.  But before we get into that, we want to apologize for the odd sounding quality.  Our normal recording service was down but we were so excited about getting this information to you that we had to (JUST HAD TO) fine a way to record.  So here it is.  The moment you've been waiting for. We are super excited to announce a dedicated Hello Storyteller Series for Kids! It's a 4 week camp for ages 8 and up and teaches the basics of photography including the foundations of photography, editing, indoor/outdoor, and more! Your instructors will take your little ones through 4 weeks of virtual classrooms, videos, and various exercises to help them learn and grow and become the photographer they want to be. Check out all the information here: https://hellostoryteller.com/product/hs-kids-4-week-photography-workshop/ And don't forget to stop by our page on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller)to leave us a voice message, help support the podcast, or you can leave us a review wherever podcasts are heard. Thanks!

Hello Friends! This is it!  The last of the unreleased episodes.  Phew.  Feels so good to get them out there. On this episode we talked to Magdalena Bartkowska about her new memoir and what it's like to work with editors, to get it published, and just the entire process that goes along with creating her book.  The creative process can be just as hectic and involved as it is with music or film or photography.  However it may be, a lot of the process and the pitfalls are transferable.  Settle in!  This is going to be great. We're thinking of doing more episodes on the creative process in other arts.  Is that something you want?  Head over to our page at Anchor (http://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller) and leave us a voice message, pop into the Facebook group, or leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks!

Hello Friends This is part 3 of 4 for our 2020 quarantine series.  In this episode from the vaults we interview author and photographer, Eileen Lamb. Eileen is the force behind The Autism Cafe (https://theautismcafe.com/en/) a blog where she talks about what it is like to raise an autistic child while also being on the autism spectrum herself.  The interview is very insightful and provides a lot of great tips and tools on how thrive in the industry and as a mother.  We hope you like the episode. Thanks!

Hey Friends! Want to know what the lighting is going to be like in a location later?  Well, have we got a tool for you.  Sun Surveyor (https://www.sunsurveyor.com/) will help you figure out what the outdoor lighting is going to be like ANYWHERE. That can especially help if you want to get those outdoor self portraits going.  We'll give you a few more tips about that too. We also want to mention some great items you can get for your photos at Shop Kari Winters (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopKariWinters) and Elysian Market (http://www.elysianmarket.com/).  Though we're mostly talking about surfaces for wedding flats, you can use these designer surfaces for almost anything. But what we'd really like to leave you with this week, is to take 15 minutes for you.  A 15 minute self connection challenge to do what it is you need to do.  Walk, run, play an instrument, laugh like everyone is looking, or get those early morning pictures of the frozen spider webs (it's so cold here).  Whatever it is you need to do for you.  And then share it with us.  Comment on our instagram and let us know how you spent that 15 minutes. And don't forget to swing by our place on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller) and leave us a voice message for us to play on the air.  You can also leave us a review there or wherever you get your podcasts.  And if you want to help keep the podcast juices flowing, then there's a place for that too! Thanks Friends and Happy Belated Mother's Day to all you hardworking moms out there.